Bartolomeo Mecánico Road signs reveal a lot about a country. The people behind Bartolomeo Mecánico not only catalog road signs from Argentina to Zimbabwe, they provide astute cultural commentary. The sign-spotting team finds hints of feminism in an Iranian "children crossing" sign. They analyze the energy level of the Belgian workforce through "men at work" signs. One site contributor comments on the difference in children's hairstyles on signs across the globe. That's just the beginning -- the multi-lingual Mecánico group also wants to preserve painted roadside advertisements, praise the humble mills of Spain, and shed light on slightly obscure yet fascinating subjects. (in Automotive)
